Sottong

Sottong Meaning & Origin

About Sottong
The surname Sottong is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sot(t)" meaning "fool" or "simpleton." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was considered foolish or naive. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sottong is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sottong: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sottong based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Sottong is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S03052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 T AH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/sottong*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sottong in Braille

Here's how to represent Sottong in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sottong in braille

How to sign the name Sottong using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sottong using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sottong in sign language

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